Chicness

/ˈʃiːknəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being chic; stylishness, elegance, or sophisticated fashion sense.

Etymology

From 'chic' plus the English suffix '-ness,' which forms abstract nouns describing qualities. This created a noun to describe the quality of being stylish and sophisticated.

Kelly Says

Chicness is fascinating because it's almost impossible to define—fashion experts have tried for centuries to explain exactly what makes something 'chic' versus just 'fashionable,' and they keep concluding it's an attitude more than a thing.

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